If Jake Leschyshyn had the chance to shine on the big stage this season, it’s entirely possible we’re discussing him as a prospect on the fringe of the first round.
A torn knee ligament took Leschyshyn from the Regina Pats’ lineup in February, and he didn’t recover in time to make a return for the playoffs. His Pats soldiered on to a WHL Championship appearance, though, bowing out to the Seattle Thunderbirds in six games.
Leschyschyn can take solace in the fact that he made the most of the 47 games he did play this season, as it should be more than enough to buoy him into the middle of the draft.